Major League Soccer Gameweek 4
New York City FC 3 - 1 FT Colorado Rapids
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' N. Mercau
39' Aiden O'Neill
Darren Yapi 42'
45' N. Mercau
D. Yapi (Rafael Navarro) 45'
HT
↓ W. Frederick ↑T. Ku-DiPietro 55'
↓ A. Manyoma ↑D. Sealy 55'
63' ↓ K. Parks ↑Talles Magno
↓ H. Ojediran ↑J. Atencio 69'
76' ↓ A. Ojeda ↑Raul Gustavo
↓ J. Travis ↑M. Navarro 82'
↓ K. Rosenberry ↑M. Diop 82'
86' Talles Magno
90' ↓ A. O'Neill ↑J. Shore
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Thiago Martins 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Kai Trewin
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Kevin O'Toole 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Midfielders
Aiden O'Neill 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Keaton Parks
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Axel Ojeda 
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Maximiliano Moralez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Hannes Wolf
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández Mercau 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
5
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Baiera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Nico Hansen
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Keegan Rosenberry
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Rob Holding 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
91
Passes
7
Duels
Lucas Herrington
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
105
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
J. Travis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hamzat Ojediran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Wayne Frederick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Darren Yapi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Paxten Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Manyoma
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Rafael Navarro
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Adam Beaudry
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Atencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ted Ku-DiPietro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dante Sealy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2024 | New York City FC | 0 - 2 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 06/19/2022 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/21/2019 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Denver, Colorado) |
| 05/19/2018 | New York City FC | 4 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 09/17/2017 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 07/30/2016 | New York City FC | 5 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 03/21/2015 | Colorado Rapids | 0 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
05/05/2024
06/19/2022
07/21/2019
05/19/2018
09/17/2017
07/30/2016
03/21/2015
New York City FC Win
Colorado Rapids Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 2 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +15
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC
Colorado Rapids
New York City FC
Colorado Rapids
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless New York Punishes Wasteful Colorado
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Nicolás Fernández’s explosive brace proved the ultimate difference as New York City FC showcased clinical finishing to overcome a possession-heavy Colorado side.
Defending the Bronx
The tight confines of Yankee Stadium always demand a specific tactical approach, and the home side understood the assignment perfectly. The visitors rolled into town with a clear game plan, passing the ball around the park. Colorado Rapids controlled possession, stringing together over 600 passes across the night. But having the ball doesn't win soccer games. New York City FC sat back, absorbed the pressure, and waited for their window to strike. The Balance of the matchup heavily favored the hosts on the counter. In the 22nd minute, the plan bore fruit. Nicolás Fernández found space and buried the opening goal with absolute conviction. The visitors pushed high, but their lack of cutting edge in the final third left them exposed to New York’s lethal transitions.
A Breathless Finish to the Half
Just as the first half drew to a close, absolute chaos erupted on the field. Fernández doubled his tally in the 45th minute, securing a brilliant brace that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Yet, the celebrations had barely died down before the visitors punched right back. Rafael Navarro slipped a clever ball through the lines, and D. Yapi finished the move to instantly cut the deficit. That sudden swing pushed the Intensity metrics off the charts. It was a breathless end to the half that completely reset the momentum going into the locker rooms. Amidst the madness, Keaton Parks stood tall as the anchor for New York. His vision and composure in the middle of the park repeatedly disrupted Colorado's rhythm and kept the hosts grounded.
Slamming the Door Shut
The second half settled into a grueling war of attrition. The Rapids threw numbers forward, desperately hunting for an equalizer. The Stakes felt remarkably high for an early-season clash, carrying the do-or-die weight of a knockout round survival test. Every tackle carried extra bite. Despite facing a barrage of possession, New York’s defensive shape held firm. The coaching staff made the perfect call in the 63rd minute, bringing on fresh legs to exploit the tired visiting defenders. Talles Magno pounced on a late opportunity in the 86th minute, hammering home the insurance goal to wrap up a 3-1 victory. The win solidifies New York's position near the top of the standings, proving their efficiency makes them a genuine threat this year.
Key Questions
What made Nicolás Fernández the Man of the Match?
He netted an explosive first-half brace, showing clinical finishing that ripped through Colorado's defense and decisively shifted the game's momentum.
How did substitute Nicolás Fernández change the game?
Fernández actually started, dominating early with two goals. It was Talles Magno who emerged from the bench later to seal the victory with a late strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Title Credentials on the Line in the Bronx
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. An explosive Form rating guarantees fireworks as two early-season heavyweights collide.
The Setup
New York City FC welcome the Colorado Rapids to Yankee Stadium. It is only gameweek five, but the Stakes feel massive. The hosts sit second with ten points. The visitors trail by just a single point in seventh place. A combined 5.0 goals per game across both sides means this will not be a cagey affair. Defensive solidity will likely take a back seat to attacking flair. High Stars ratings on both rosters point to an inevitable shootout. NYCFC are unbeaten in their last four outings and are finding their groove. Colorado's erratic start still yields results, proving they can hurt any opponent on their day.
Key Battle
Maxi Moralez pulls the strings for the home side. His vision unlocks deep blocks. Rob Holding anchors the Rapids' defense. The English veteran must marshal his backline to deny Moralez space. If Holding steps up, Colorado can disrupt the rhythm. If Moralez finds pockets, the visitors will suffer a long night.
Our Take
NYCFC take this one. Their firepower is too much at home. Expect an open game from the first whistle. The hosts will exploit the Balance of play out wide to overload the penalty area. 3-1 to New York.